The Phoenix Public House

The Phoenix Public House, also known as the Phoenix Inn, is a Grade II listed public house located on George Street in York, England, standing just inside the city walls. The building is variously dated to the late 18th or early 19th century, with a significant remodelling in 1897 for John Smith's Brewery to designs by Bromet & Thorman of Tadcaster. It later passed to Marston's, under whose ownership it experienced several closures in the 2000s before being sold at auction in 2008 to private owners. As of March 2026, the freehold remains in independent ownership. The pub operates as a traditional British public house, serving cask ales, beers, and pub food in a historic setting. Its Grade II listing recognises its architectural and historical significance within the city of York. The Phoenix is one of many historic pubs in York, a city known for its well-preserved medieval and Georgian architecture. The pub's location just inside the city walls places it within the historic core of York, near the city's many tourist attractions. Despite changes in ownership and periods of closure, the Phoenix has retained its character as a local pub and continues to operate under independent ownership.

The Phoenix Public House, also known as the Phoenix Inn, is a Grade II listed public house on George Street in York, England, standing just inside the city walls. The building is variously dated to the late 18th or early 19th century. In 1897, it was remodelled for John Smith's Brewery to designs by Bromet & Thorman of Tadcaster. The pub later passed to Marston's, under whose ownership it experienced several closures in the 2000s. In 2008, it was sold at auction to private owners. As of March 2026, the freehold remains in independent ownership. The pub continues to operate as a traditional British public house, serving cask ales and pub food in a historic setting. Its Grade II listing recognises its architectural and historical significance within the city of York.

• 2026

  As of March 2026, the freehold remains in independent ownership.

• 2008

  Sold at auction to private owners.

• 2000

  Experienced several closures in the 2000s under Marston's ownership.

• 1897

  Remodelled for John Smith's Brewery to designs by Bromet & Thorman of Tadcaster.

A historic, independently owned traditional British public house in central York, appealing to locals and tourists seeking an authentic pub experience in a listed building.

• Cask ales

• Beers

• Pub food

1. 1The Phoenix Public House - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Phoenix Inn - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org